Author: Krobea

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the church and government to collaborate in the collective agenda of uplifting the moral, political, spiritual and economic life of the Ghanaian people, and, thereby, help accelerate the pace of development in the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, “We want a partnership which is founded on common values of service to mankind, of love and solidarity with our fellow human beings, and of truth, honesty and integrity. If we focus on these values, it will enable us to lift up our country and fulfill the word of God, and realise the promise…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) says its letter to the National Labour Commission (NLC) to embark on strike after Friday, August 24 still stands despite reports that funds have been released for the payment of the 2017/2018 book and research allowances. UTAG had written to the Commission after the Ministry of Finance appeared to display what some members described as a “lackadaisical attitude” following efforts by the Ministry of Education to have the allowances paid. There are reports, however, that funds have finally been released by the Ministry of Finance. But speaking on TV3’s Midday Live on Wednesday,…

The South Korean government has said it will ban about 20,000 BMWs from its streets after a spate of the vehicles catching fire. The ban will apply to cars which have not yet been sent to BMW for safety checks under a voluntary recall. Nearly 30 engines caught on fire in 2018 mainly in the BMW’s 520d sedan models. BMW has already come under scrutiny this year, recalling thousands of cars in the UK over safety issues. “The ministry will ask mayors to order owners of unchecked BMW vehicles to have their cars’ safety checked or to stop driving them,”…

Former world number one Serena Williams says she is at the start of a “long comeback” after losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to Czech Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati. The second-round loss comes on the back of her heaviest career defeat, a 6-1 6-0 loss to Britain’s Johanna Konta in the Silicon Valley Classic first round. “I’m still at the very beginning,” said the 23-time Grand Slam champion. “I’m just going to continue to work hard, and hopefully I’ll start winning more matches.” Following the thumping by Konta, the 36-year-old American, runner-up at this year’s Wimbledon, withdrew from last week’s Rogers Cup…

Members of the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) are in a crunch meeting with doctors and members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNA) at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.  Though the exact motive behind the meeting is not immediately known, it is widely believed it is to plead with the doctors and nurses not embark on their intended strike. REGSEC fears the strike, which was necessitated by a recent attack on the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, will affect healthcare delivery in the Northern Region. The health workers on Tuesday declared the indefinite strike to demand the…

I am a movie freak. I love action movies, I love suspense, the thrills, the laugh and don’t even get me started on movies filled with drama. It’s like I live for the drama. There are some movies that make me cry, some that make me question my life choices and others that challenge or inspire me to be a better person. So, I am very selective when it comes to the kind of movies I want to watch unless of course it’s comedy or drama. However, there is a particular movie I watched titled “I Can Only Imagine”; a…

Government has extended an invitation to football’s world-governing body, FIFA, for a meeting “at our earliest convenience” to find a way out over the recent developments regarding the administration of football in Ghana. This was contained in a letter written by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, in response to an earlier letter written by FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, communicating a decision by the Bureau of FIFA Council at its August 11 meeting. In the letter addressed to the Head of the Liaison Team, Dr Kofi Amoah, FIFA directed the government to withdraw its law suit…

Rescuers in the north-western Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. The interior minister said at least 37 people were killed when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). About 16 people were injured in the collapse and the number missing ranges from four to 12. About 250 firefighters from across Italy are taking part in the search, using sniffer dogs and climbing gear. “We’re not giving up hope,” fire official Emanuele Giffi told AFP news agency, vowing teams would work “round the clock until the last victim is secured”.…

Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo says he will be discharged on Monday, after being admitted to hospital in Ibiza with pneumonia. The 41-year-old was responding to local reports that he had been in intensive care at Can Misses Hospital. Ronaldo scored 62 times for Brazil, including both goals when they beat Germany in the 2002 World Cup final. “I had a strong flu picture in Ibiza and I had to be boarded on Friday but it’s all in order,” tweeted Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid forward, who also played for Barcelona, Inter Milan and AC Milan, thanked his fans for…

Posters of Dr Kwabena Duffuor are making rounds on social media with the clearest indication yet that he will contest National Democratic Congress’ presidential primary on December 7, 2018. According to sources, he will serve the party a formal notice of interest in the coming week. The former Finance Minister and Governor of the Bank of Ghana is, however, yet to personally confirm or deny the fliers. The NDC is scheduled to elect its flagbearer for the 2020 presidential elections as greenlight has been given for interested aspirants to campaign. READ: NDC holds presidential primary on Dec. 7; warns against…